INDOCYANINE GREEN FLUORESCENCE IMAGING IN ROBOTIC SURGERY: STATE OF ART, TIPS AND TRICKS IN CURRENT APPLICATIONS

Area of Science:

• Surgical Technology
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Fluorescent imaging utilizing indocyanine green (ICG) is an advancing technique in surgical practice.
• Its benefits and applications are being critically evaluated.

Purpose of the Study:

• To elucidate fundamental principles and methodologies of intraoperative fluorescence guidance in general surgery.
• To familiarize surgeons with practical applications, potential challenges, and strategies for successful implementation.

Main Methods:

• Overview of structured concepts and practical applications of robotic fluorescence-guided surgery with ICG.
• Emphasis on common pitfalls and provision of practical tips for enhanced surgeon training and procedural reproducibility.

Main Results:

• Demonstration of guided information and practical applications across various surgical domains.
• Facilitation of safe and reproducible use of ICG fluorescence imaging.

Conclusions:

• Robotic-assisted surgery integrated with fluorescence imaging signifies a progressive advancement in image-guided surgical interventions.
• Increased familiarity and understanding of ICG imaging can broaden its safe and effective application by surgeons.